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Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyou sugite (My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered) has to be a parody, because if the author actually tried to write a serious story, they completely failed. I feel like it wants to be something like the first season of One Punch Man, but without the story, characters, comedy, animation, or pretty much anything positive.

Story: 3.3
Is there even a story? On one hand, we have the protagonist who was teleported to another world and now wants to go back. That’s the whole plot. On the other hand, we have this parallel storyline that we are told is happening, but we never ... actually see: the classmates who were teleported have to train to become "Sages." We don't know how they train; we're just told that they supposedly do.

The world they were teleported to makes zero sense because it has literally everything. There are medieval towns, and maybe a few kilometers away on the exact same continent, there are cities as modern as Tokyo. It makes absolutely no sense that there are people riding horse-drawn carriages when there are 4x4 trucks in the exact same world.

Characters: 4
The protagonist is completely expressionless. Not in an "emo" way, but in a way where he’s just bored of everything because he is ridiculously OP with an ability that just ends anything. The author basically created the strongest anime character ever in this work. Goku? Dead the moment he tries to attack. Giorno Giovanna? Can't reflect anything. Pucci trying to reset the universe? The MC just automatically kills him. He is simply untouchable. With just the first season, I can only imagine that by the end of the Light Novel, absolutely nothing will be able to touch him.

The side characters actually have interesting powers, enough that each of them could have their own generic, run-of-the-mill Isekai and probably score a 6/10. But that's just their powers, because their personalities are a solid -1. The heroine has zero relevance. Unlike generic Isekai heroines like Yue from Arifureta or Asuna from SAO, who at least have some relevance to the plot and a development that is somewhat interesting to watch, it doesn't matter how strong this heroine gets (and she is already somewhat strong). She will always look completely weak when the protagonist can just end everything in less than a second.

The only noteworthy and "positive" thing is that at some points, another guy joins the main "party," so it doesn't turn into a generic harem 100% of the time. The protagonist actually talks and travels with another guy, and it’s not just a one-off event. Something like that is almost never seen in Isekai anime (SAO, Arifureta, Konosuba, DanMachi, No Game No Life, Shield Hero—in all of those, the MC basically travels only with girls). Surprising move by this anime.

Animation: 6.2
Nothing mind-blowing at all. Everything is just average; there wasn't a single scene that stood out. The CGI used for the mechas and the way they were drawn was actually pretty good... gotta give some respect for that. But the scene where a supposedly "powerful dragon" appears? Man, it literally looks like whatever.

Overall: 4.5
It’s somewhat interesting to see a character with such a broken ability and watch how it works. However, just watching a few TikTok clips showing his scenes + watching a top 10 video explaining how strong he is, is honestly more than enough. There is really no need to waste your time watching 12 episodes.

As a proper Latino, I watched Dragon Ball when I was a kid, besides playing Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and 2 for hours. Since I hardly remember anything about Dragon Ball Z, I decided that instead of rewatching it, I'd watch what is supposed to be the remastered version.

Nobody can undermine the impact Dragon Ball has on anime; it's an inspiration for most modern anime and holds great importance now and in the future. But being completely impartial, from a perspective of treating it like just a normal anime, it leaves a lot to be desired compared to modern anime...

Story: 6.7

DBK's story is simple: a villain ... arrives on Earth to conquer or destroy it, is much stronger than the group of heroes, so they have to train. After training, they beat him. That's roughly how the three sagas of Vegeta, Frieza, and Cell go. There are no complex plot twists or deep story that generates a "lore". For the story to progress, it relies on the villain of the week rather than the characters' goals. Comparing it to other Shonen: in Luffy's case, the story moves forward because he wants to find the One Piece; in Gon's case, his story progresses because he's looking for clues about his father. Even when there isn't a clear goal for the protagonist, like in Katekyo Hitman Reborn, the context of the story—which is Tsuna becoming the Vongola boss—forces the plot to move forward.

Dragon Ball in general is the equivalent of Rambo; rather than looking for a story that makes you reflect or raises questions, you enjoy it because of the battles and action.

Animation: 7

Here, it's a bit harder to give it an objective score. Because DBZ came out in the 90s, its animation is quite good compared to others of its time, it has a lot of details, but that's for its era. So, even being in 2026, knowing it's from those years, I'd give it a very good score, even though nowadays the animation sits at a 7-7.5. But with DBK, which is supposedly a remaster, I imagined it was going to be animated somewhat better. I knew they wouldn't animate it from scratch, but it seems like only a few scenes got some touch-ups, and nothing more...

Characters: 6.5

The goal of the entire main cast is the same (except for Gohan), which is to get stronger. If there are no enemies at the moment, they spend their time training. Most of the characters' histories are already known because the original Dragon Ball anime exists, showing how Goku goes from a kid to an adult, so there's no need to add any "backstory", except maybe for some villains. At most, the only one they did that for is Vegeta, because for Frieza, Cell, or the Androids, there isn't much depth to them other than wanting to do evil.

The good thing about such "simple" characters is that you don't dislike them. Personally, I don't hate any character, so bonus points for that. Since most of them just seek to become stronger and are good guys, with a similar personality of being likable, there isn't anyone you end up disliking.

Something else I give credit to the characters for is the fights they have. I feel like there are few anime where the characters give their 100% in a fight. In DBK, the main cast fights until they can't anymore; they take a massive amount of hits and still try to get back up, simply awesome...

But I'm also surprised by the advantages the protagonist group has, which are simply unbelievable—something almost no anime uses because they are completely broken, on the level of an Isekai:

Senzu Beans: Even if they have a hole in their stomach or are about to die, the Senzu Bean heals them, and not only that, it completely restores their stamina; it's mind-blowing. Wendy from Fairy Tail or Felix from Re:Zero would wish they had healing powers like that.

Omnivision: With King Kai (Kaio-sama), they could see what was happening if they asked him, not just anywhere in the world, but in the galaxy. It wasn't broken enough to easily find Cell, but if they asked about a specific place, he could easily find it.

Omnipathy: Similarly, with King Kai, they can communicate with anyone, whether across long distances on Earth or between planets. They literally had a God on their side.

Dragon Balls: Lastly, the Dragon Balls, which they primarily use to revive the dead. Depending on the plot, they can even revive someone more than once, which is crazy.

Soundtrack: 8.5

Even trying to be impartial, it's impossible to deny the impact of the Dragon Ball OST; it's so well made that it fits perfectly every time they use it.

Overall: 6.7

What Dragon Ball represents to the anime community is something no one will ever change. But trying to look at it for what it is... an anime, it honestly leaves a lot to be desired. I feel it stays pretty simple compared to other anime. The fight against Frieza felt eternal to me, and that's considering I'm watching Dragon Ball Kai, because from what I've been told, the DBZ one is even longer. The Cell saga gave it a somewhat interesting twist, but at the end of the day, it only gives a small plot variation to the saga.

What ended up killing me is the power level system, which thank God they later abandoned because it made absolutely no sense how fast they get stronger. Like how a character in one saga is defeated by the villain of the week, and for the next saga, they become 10 times stronger than that villain that previously cost them so much to beat, yet that "10 times stronger" isn't enough to defeat the current villain.

My mind completely explodes when they say that Raditz, the first villain, is considered strong with a power level of around 2,000 or something, and then we end up with Cell who easily reaches a billion; the evolution the characters have is insane.

I really tried to get into Clover, but knowing it has over 400 chapters is just too overwhelming. After reading about 150 chapters, I finally decided to drop it. If it continues being this sort of delinquent "slice-of-life" where a new thug appears every arc, I can't ever imagine finishing it.

Story: 5.7
Personally, I'd give the story a 6. It's not your typical plot where the protagonist wants to become the strongest in the school or take over the neighborhood. Instead, just by living in a rough area and being naturally strong, he constantly gets dragged into trouble by other delinquents looking to defeat tough guys. ... That’s essentially the entire plot up to where I am, and it just repeats over and over. It plays out like a slice-of-life, with no real massive changes or significant character development. The main group doesn't have a grand ambition like finding the One Piece or enforcing their own twisted sense of justice like in Death Note. There isn't some world-altering evil threatening their daily lives like in Bleach or Demon Slayer.

The arcs are relatively short; in each one, a new friend is introduced, and the "villains of the week" either disappear or back off.

Characters: 5.9
There are primarily two main characters. One of them wants absolutely nothing to do with fighting but constantly gets used as a punching bag. This forces the other protagonist—the actual strong one—to step in and get revenge for him.

The rest of the cast simply makes up their "friend group." They aren't a formal delinquent gang like the ones you'd see in OUT or Bakuon Rettou; they're just a bunch of guys who hang out at the same spot. To their credit, they act exactly like what they are: high schoolers just living out their youth. It actually makes sense for them to act this way—it would be weird if one of them suddenly decided he wanted to be a Great General like Shin from Kingdom and started training hardcore every day.

Art: 6.5
The art isn't something that stands out. It's not bad by any means, but it completely failed to leave an impact on me compared to other manga. When I try to recall specific character designs, I can barely picture a handful of styles.

Overall: 5.8
My core issue with Clover isn't that it tells its story in a slice-of-life format. I absolutely loved slice-of-life series like Barakamon, and there are phenomenal delinquent/slice-of-life hybrids out there like Angel Densetsu and Nanba MG5. My problem with Clover is that, as a delinquent slice-of-life, it relies on a repetitive plot structure just repackaged in slightly different contexts. That formula works alright up to chapter 150 or so, but realizing there are 400 chapters of the exact same thing is just exhausting. I'd rather invest my time and mental energy into a series that actually hooks me.

I started reading Bakuon Rettou, a delinquent manga, at the same time I was reading Clover. Both share the exact same theme, but they develop their stories in completely different ways.

Story: 8.5
Bakuon Rettou's story is "quiet," but in the sense that it follows the daily school life of our protagonist. There are no ridiculously overpowered characters; even the strongest fighters will lose if they go up against four or five weak guys because they are just human. There are no superpowers or supernatural events that change the world, and just like in real life, the police are the ones who can ultimately put a stop ... to everything.

At the same time, it's a story that reminds me a bit of Rainbow, where you feel a deep sense of empathy for the characters because of the sad reality they live in. The story shows how easily the protagonist slips into the Bōsōzoku (delinquent) world, experiencing all the bad things that come with joining it. It doesn't romanticize the Bōsōzoku lifestyle or portray it as something to admire or strive for. However, it doesn't just paint it as a pure disaster either; while it can definitely ruin your life, it also acknowledges that it can provide a safe space or a sense of belonging for some people.

Characters: 8.8
The characters are mostly teenagers between 15 and 17 years old, and they are portrayed exactly as they are in real life: teenagers who think they know everything and are invincible. They get angry easily, they are stubborn, and they panic quickly. You won't find a flawless teenager like Sakamoto from Sakamoto desu ga? who can do everything perfectly, nor a genius like Near from Death Note who can solve any problem.

Thanks to this realistic portrayal, you get to see the stupid mistakes they make without thinking about the consequences, which is exactly what drives the plot forward.

Art: 8.9
The art in Bakuon Rettou is quite good. The character designs fit perfectly into that world. Obviously, you won't find mind-blowing character designs like the Stands in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure or the crazy outfits in One Piece, because these are mostly teenagers wearing the same or similar uniforms. What you will find are raw, well-represented scenes of the delinquent underworld. But where I'd say the art truly stands out 1000% is in:

1) The everyday landscapes and backgrounds.

2) The photos the characters take or have taken of them.

3) The panels of them riding their motorcycles through the streets, perfectly capturing the speed and the adrenaline of the moment.

Overall: 8.7
Bakuon Rettou is a great manga that represents the Bōsōzoku culture from a raw and realistic perspective. Delinquent manga like Clover or Crows don't really show the "negative" side of that culture; instead, they focus heavily on comedy and fights. Another manga I really like with this theme is Out, which sets aside the comedy and dives into brutal fights, portraying a world built entirely on violence for respect.

However, Bakuon Rettou doesn't take either of those paths. Instead, it aims to tell a raw, true-to-life story of what it actually meant to be part of the Bōsōzoku culture: drugs, poverty, broken family relationships, absurdly excessive alcohol consumption, and how it can completely ruin your future. I highly recommend this manga if you're looking for a completely different approach to the genre.

Every time I see a TikTok about the "best Manhwas of all time," The Greatest Estate Developer is always there, right alongside The Breaker or The Boxer (I haven't read either of those two yet, honestly). I haven't read that many Manhwas to definitively say that The Greatest Estate Developer is the absolute best—I've only read Solo Leveling and The Beginning After the End. But as far as The Greatest Estate Developer goes, it is genuinely pretty good.

Story: 8
The Greatest Estate Developer follows the typical Isekai pattern: the protagonist "revives" in a world less developed than our current one, so he uses his modern knowledge ... to get rich. Plus, he gets special abilities that make him super strong and separate him from the average character. Shows like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Ascendance of a Bookworm, or even Konosuba easily come to mind.

This is where The Greatest Estate Developer tries to stand out. While those other series focus on growing through inventions or political power, this one shines by having the protagonist, Lloyd, try to develop his estate through Civil Engineering. From that simple premise, a whole universe is built. Personally, I've always liked that trope, making more than half of the Manhwa super entertaining. But later on, there's a point where it gets a bit repetitive, causing the story score to drop from a 9 to an 8 by the end.

Characters: 8.5
One of the positive things I have to say here is that the characters break the typical mold and take on more "human" personalities, both in a good and bad way—meaning they are more selfish.

Javier, who is the protagonist's best friend and companion, is great; I really have no complaints about him. The same goes for the "Heroine," who is the Queen of the country—what a tremendous character she is, very likable, just like Lloyd's parents.

The reason the score isn't higher comes down to two issues that go hand in hand. Lloyd is a tremendous main character; as I mentioned, he breaks the mold and is hilarious. But he has this "human" personality rooted in selfishness. He seeks to benefit from others by imposing himself, almost forcing them to cooperate. He ends up helping them in the end, obviously, but his approach is... meh. The comedy masks it and makes it lighter, but at a certain point, it starts getting annoying.

It gets tiresome because he doesn't just do it once, twice, or three times, but over and over again using the exact same process: he comes in acting like a "villain," forces you to work, exploits you, and now you are happy because you only work 8 hours (since 12 hours would be abuse, though they never specify). Because he repeats this cycle so much, the story constantly introduces new characters, gives them a mini-arc in the spotlight, and then we almost completely forget about them. For the vast majority of characters outside the main trio, their names barely matter.

Art: 8.4
I have to split my opinion into two parts here as well. First, I can easily conclude that the art in The Greatest Estate Developer is quite good. The landscapes, character designs, the action scenes when they happen, and the sense of "movement" are very well detailed. If you compare it to your average manga, it's way above average. What any hardcore fan of the series would highlight, of course, are the exaggerated facial expressions Lloyd makes, which are easily the most popular aspect of the series.

Now... my only "negative" comment: aside from those exaggerated, trademark faces, I feel like the general art style is almost identical to the other two Manhwas I've read, and it looks a lot like the other Manhwas that pop up on TikTok. That's not inherently a bad thing, because the art itself is very good, but if you showed me a random panel with a couple of non-main characters, I'd have a very hard time guessing which series it belongs to. This is the complete opposite of what happens if you show me characters by Naoki Urasawa (20th Century Boys) or Toshio Sako (Batuque)—I can easily identify their art styles because they are so distinct.

Overall: 8.5
The Greatest Estate Developer is a very good work that is an easy recommendation for anyone, whether you're just starting to read manga/manhwa or you're already an experienced reader. Even though I felt it got a bit repetitive at one point, making it a heavier read, it remains a well-developed and highly comedic series.

From what I remember of the manga (since I've already finished it), Kill Ao (Kill Blue) has a good and very faithful adaptation. However, just because the adaptation is good doesn't mean the anime itself is good...

Story: 6
The story of Kill Ao isn't entirely unique; I think I've heard of other anime or manga where an adult turns young again to go to school. But at least it doesn't feel completely repetitive. Where it does get repetitive and loses its originality is when the overpowered protagonist goes to school just to "live his life," a trope commonly seen in Isekai academy arcs or other manga.

The ... core plot revolves around the protagonist protecting a girl from an unwanted marriage by pretending to be her boyfriend. This might sound a bit weird and uncomfortable knowing the protagonist is actually in his 40s, but surprisingly, the series respects boundaries quite well. It acknowledges that crossing that line would be wrong, ensuring there are no "ecchi" situations between him and the underage girls.

Characters: 5
As an anime protagonist, he is okay: an adult in a teenager's body who actually acts like an adult most of the time, though he occasionally acts childish when experiencing things he missed out on during his youth. This is where they throw in the typical generational clash jokes. The "heroine" has actual personality. In normal, everyday situations, she knows what she wants and has a strong character. But that's only in normal situations; once the plot shifts to assassins and strong fighters, she gets relegated to the damsel in distress who needs rescuing.

A huge problem I have with the characters is the "villains". Our protagonist is a legendary hitman, an adult who built his legend in the underworld... but the villains he faces are other respected assassins who are just... teenagers. I understand the need to adapt to the school setting, but giving us teenage assassins who are supposedly top-ranked and capable enough to challenge a legendary adult assassin makes you think that assassins in this universe become completely useless once they pass their 20s. It would have made much more sense and been more realistic to completely avoid the "adult turning into a teenager" plot. If they had simply made the protagonist a teenage assassin genius hiding his identity in a school, having teenage assassin villains would have made way more sense.

Animation: 7.7
The animation is good, no argument there. In my opinion, Kill Ao has one of the best openings of all time in terms of animation and how it visually narrates the story during the intro (I'm not judging the song itself, as that's subjective). But in general, the anime itself features solid animation with plenty of fluid movement.

One weird thing I noticed is a specific effect they used in two different scenes: during a conversation in a wide shot, when they want to make the exchange feel more private, they just do a massive zoom-in on the characters' faces. They didn't animate a new close-up shot; they literally just zoomed in on the existing frame. It's very noticeable because the image quality noticeably drops. It's not really a complaint, but I found it interesting since it's not something you see very often... a clever trick to save budget, I guess.

Overall: 5.6
I fell behind on several episodes in a bad way. For comparison, I also let 4 episodes of Yomi no Tsugai pile up, but when I picked it back up, I binged them instantly and loved watching them without having to wait a week. With Kill Ao, I fell behind because every episode bored me. I literally had my phone in hand doing other things while watching some of the episodes...

Kill Ao isn't a terrible anime, but it can be somewhat generic and unoriginal, heavily relying on very common tropes. For someone just getting into anime, it might be a good watch. But for an experienced viewer who has already seen plenty of shows, it can get a bit tiresome.

his review is going to be based on personal taste rather than from an impartial standpoint... Natsume Yuujinchou, honestly, isn't an anime for everyone at the end of the day.

I started Natsume Yuujinchou one day, watched 2 episodes, then put it on hold and watched 2 seasons of an Isekai. Then I went back to Natsume Yuujinchou to watch another 3 episodes, then I watched the second season of Medalist (very good anime), continued with another 3 episodes of Natsume Yuujinchou, watched another Isekai, then 2 more episodes of Natsume Yuujinchou, and finally, I watched all 3 seasons of Arifureta (I like to suffer) before ... finishing the Natsume Yuujinchou anime. All of this spanned across several months.

Story: 5.9
The story is quite simple. Due to certain circumstances, the protagonist, Natsume, lives with relatives in the countryside. He is the only one who can see Yokais. From there, it becomes a Slice of Life where Natsume, alongside Sensei, interacts with one Yokai per episode, discovering their story and their connection to Natsume's grandmother. The stories are distinct each time (1 per episode) and usually aren't connected to one another, except for the recurring cast members (Natsume's friends).

Characters: 6.7
There are 2 protagonists in this series. First is Natsume, an inexpressive character who keeps his feelings to himself since he has suffered quite a bit in life. On the other hand, we have Sensei, a powerful Yokai who accompanies and protects Natsume while also providing the comedic relief. Beyond that, we have the supporting cast, who aren't given major relevance in the first season, nor is their past explored in depth; they are usually just given 1 episode to have a bit more time in the spotlight.

Animation: 7.5
Natsume Yuujinchou stands out in its art and design. It is set in the Japanese countryside, and the anime does a great job of capturing the tranquility of those rural landscapes. Similarly, the detail and originality in designing the Yokais to make them visually striking to the viewers are very good.

Overall: 6.5
Natsume Yuujinchou is a very, very chill Slice of Life. It's not a shonen, so don't expect fights like in One Piece or Bleach, though it does have soft scenes with a bit of action. It's not a comedy like Gintama or Prison School, but it has lighthearted moments that can easily make you smile. It's not a drama that will make you cry like Anohana or Angel Beats, but it has scenes that will at least touch your heart. A fair comparison would be Violet Evergarden, but a few levels lower in every aspect.

There were several episodes that I had to watch while playing on my phone because it was painful for me to sit through 24 straight minutes of a single episode. It is impossible for me to watch 7 seasons of this anime, but I know for a fact that it's not a bad show. There are people who really enjoy these kinds of stories, and they are the actual target audience for the series. I tried to give it a chance because it has 7 seasons with a very high score, but the reality is that it's just not for everyone...

I'm going to do a general review of all of Arifureta (its 3 seasons), viewing it entirely as one big anime. Arifureta is the second light novel I ever read; I remember it very well because I caught up with the publication around 2017, reaching exactly what would be the adaptation of the fourth season. Because of this, I have read everything that has been adapted so far at some point.

This is my second attempt at watching Arifureta. When its adaptation was announced back in 2019, I was quite hopeful to see the work adapted, but I had to drop it from the very first ... episode because I found it so bad that I couldn't continue. Only now, after 7 years, I'm giving it a chance. Nine years after reading the novel but never finishing it, I watched the series a bit less as a hardcore fan of the original work, and more as someone going in blind.

Story: 6.7 The story is that of an "edgy" Isekai: a protagonist is summoned to another world but is then rejected because his power doesn't meet expectations. Through certain events, he manages to adapt and evolve into the strongest character. Now he's not afraid to kill and only cares about his goals. Along the way, he meets several girls who fall in love with him, and his battle is against the kingdom that summoned him, the religion, and demons.

I don't know if my past self thought the story was good enough to give the light novel a 9, but what I am sure of is that the adaptation of the original work is, like in many cases, rushed and quite accelerated. On the positive side, it has some interesting concepts that, while generic, manage to satisfy the consumer of the series.

Characters: 6 It's a bit difficult to praise Arifureta's characters. The protagonist is an edgelord—even his companions call him out on it at one point. While this rebel personality (being cold because he was betrayed and not afraid to make tough decisions) is somewhat refreshing to see compared to the typical protagonist who forgives everyone and becomes their friend, or one who has an unbreakable sense of justice, Hajime breaks this mold. But in the long run, this rebel personality stagnates or only shapes itself to help his harem...

Which brings me to another huge problem. Personally, I don't dislike harems. On the contrary, with so many protagonists who are terrified of women, seeing one who actually commits to his harem is nice. But there is a limit. A protagonist with 4 girls seems more than enough to me, and from there you can extract stories and comedy. But having the protagonist make every single woman he sees fall in love with him, ending up with at least 7 women chasing him by the end of the third season, just seems exaggerated. The main issue with the cast is the male-to-female ratio; having the protagonist's group consist of just him and 5 women is overkill. If there were just one other guy in that group as a best friend or right-hand man, the anime would improve significantly. Honestly, the protagonist desperately needs a character like Zoro or Ban, or in a more Isekai context, a Demiurge like in Overlord.

Animation: 6.7 Arifureta's animation improves with the seasons. In the first season, the monsters were a total disaster and a pain to watch—one of the main reasons I initially dropped the anime. But by the third season, they improve quite a bit and are no longer just cheap CGI. However, that improvement only bumps the animation score from a 5.6 to a 6.7, because it's still your average Isekai animation that clearly lacked love: simple, frozen fights that mostly rely on visual effects to give the illusion of movement. The animation actually "shines" the most when they are just talking or walking.

Overall: 6.8 Nine years ago, Arifureta seemed like a great light novel to me, but the anime leaves a lot to be desired. It's highly unlikely I'll watch a fourth season if it comes out, and even less likely that I'll ever rewatch it. As an Isekai anime, I wouldn't recommend it. I would sooner recommend reading the light novel if you're interested in the concept of levels, dungeons, and a rebel protagonist with a massive harem. But if you don't like reading, well, it's not the best option for an Isekai anime, though it is somewhat passable. What I definitely wouldn't recommend under any circumstances is the manga; just like the anime, it simply skips parts of the light novel, and on top of that, the art style is just heavy and bad.

I just finished one of my favorite manga, which I had to put on hold at some point years ago due to a lack of translations, so I reread it. This manga is simply magnificent.

It's hard to compare Love Lab's genre to other manga. It has romance as a central theme, but it's not a shoujo like Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun or Ore Monogatari!! since it doesn't jump straight into the relationship. Instead, it focuses on the girls' daily lives. However, it's not a "yuri" slice of life like Yuru Yuri or K-On! either, because there are guys involved. In a way, you could compare it ... to Kaguya-sama since it has a bit of slice of life and romance, but the romance aspect isn't as aggressive.

Story: 9.5
As I mentioned, it's not a shoujo, so the relationship progression is much slower, which blends well with the slice of life elements. The story follows the student council and how they experience love at their age. A very important detail: they are in middle school, so the cast is around 12 to 14 years old, which isn't the usual age for manga/anime characters. From that simple premise, they try to understand love and convey their feelings to the boys they are interested in. It's a remarkably sweet and pure story.

Characters: 9.5
The entire cast of girls is very likable. There isn't a single one who feels like a headache or that you'd dislike; similarly, the guys are also very nice. Just like in Ore Monogatari!!, there are no "villains" in this story, so everything goes pretty smoothly. Problems mostly arise from misunderstandings—keep in mind the cast's age, they are just kids. Their personalities and the way they interact are very charming.

Art: 8
I have both positive and negative comments here. First, the positive: the mangaka's art is beautiful. It perfectly reflects the youthful scenes of the cast, and the expressions and color impact panels look spectacular.
Now, I have two issues:

There are some weird moments in the manga. Even though the cast is 12 to 14 years old, there are times when I'm reading and out of nowhere they look like they're 8 or 9, without it being a flashback. That distracts me a bit; it seems like the drawing faltered there, though it's not a catastrophic error.

My main issue is how the story is illustrated, because it's a 4-koma manga (for those who don't know, it's a story told in 4 vertical panels). This creates what I consider sub-problems. For example, having 8 panels on one page divided into 2 columns means that while reading one column, I sometimes end up spoiling myself with the adjacent panel, losing some of the story's impact. Furthermore, the story could have easily been a regular manga since it has a good plot, and the mangaka's art is somewhat wasted by being restricted to square panels—except on rare occasions where she uses 4 panels (within a page) for a bit more impact. Because of this, you don't get those incredible double-page spreads found in standard manga.

Overall: 9
The story is simply magnificent. It's always nice to read about the pure happiness of a group of friends and their simple problems, without having to worry about the real-world issues we deal with in reality. It's a shame that the manga is told in a 4-koma format; otherwise, it would have been amazing to read in a standard format. Another issue is that where I read it, they skipped two volumes because it seems that since it had a good anime adaptation, the scanlators preferred to skip them, so you lose a bit of the story there...

Within the group of the best animated Isekais, Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season would probably sit at the bottom of the list. That’s not a bad thing, as it’s still considered a good Isekai, but it’s just not among the absolute best. Obviously, this top-tier group is made up of the shows in Isekai Quartet, plus others not in that crossover like No Game No Life, Mushoku Tensei, and TenSura.

Story: 7.4
The story is the same as any other Isekai: a human goes to another world, gets told to be a hero, and has super overpowered abilities. But due to "x" circumstances, he prefers ... not to be a direct adventurer and does something else on the side instead. Along the way, the protagonist makes girls fall in love with him who are way more powerful than the standard. As the story progresses, you run into the usual Isekai tropes: traveling through cities, seeing humans mistreat beastmen or demi-humans, your classic "joining the adventurer's guild and getting underestimated," and problems with the church.

So, what makes it "different" or worth it story-wise? Well... It tries to be somewhat like TenSura by having him build his own city, so it gets a few points there. He doesn't go straight to the magic academy, and when he finally does, it's not to be a student—which adds some originality. Also, the fact that there are other reincarnated heroes makes it a bit more interesting, as it builds anticipation for their eventual reunion. But after that, it's mostly just the same old humans vs. demons conflict.

Characters: 7.3
As for the characters, the protagonist's personality is generally the same as any other Isekai MC: good-natured, somewhat naive, and struggles to interact with women when romance is involved. What tries to set him apart a bit is that they attempt to give him a touch of "coldness," without turning him into a completely emotionless, revenge-driven edge-lord. On the other hand, the heroines are nothing to write home about, but at least they aren't totally one-dimensional or unbearable characters whose only traits are being strong and having big boobs.

The only real standout in the main cast is that there's actually a guy in the group (who isn't a femboy), acting as an advisor, kind of like Demiurge from Overlord.

Animation: 7.5
The animation is good. Nothing mind-blowing or wildly original if I compare it to Mob Psycho or Wistoria, but at least it's much more fluid than a PowerPoint presentation.

Overall: 7
As I mentioned, it's the weakest Isekai within the top-tier Isekai group. There are no complicated plots or deep storylines; everything is straightforward. It's like watching an action movie—you don't expect crazy plot twists, just pure action. Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season gives you exactly that specific kind of fanservice: wanting to see the MC be overpowered, putting the bad guys in their place, dealing with simple complications, having a video game leveling system, etc.